Can a cheap drug make ear surgery safer and faster?
NCT ID NCT06434636
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a low dose of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, could reduce bleeding during middle ear surgery. 100 adults undergoing microscopic or endoscopic ear surgery received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug improved the surgeon's view and satisfaction by limiting bleeding, which could shorten surgery time and reduce complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tranexamic acid
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple way to reduce bleeding during ear surgery, potentially shortening operation times and improving surgical outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Tranexamic acid can rarely cause blood clots or allergic reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erciyes Üniversitesi
Kayseri, Talas, 38000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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